THE BIG PARADE

The Big Parade on Rockland Main Street

The Big Parade will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. In addition to floats, it also features Grand Marshals, the newly crowned 2022 Maine Sea Goddess, the Sea Princesses and their escorts, King Neptune and his court, and a variety of bands, marching units, and drill teams.

The 2022 Parade theme is We Are All Champions, and the Maine Lobster Festival is excited to announce that the 2022 Grand Marshals are our local winning high school sports teams! The board of directors, members and volunteers want to recognize all the student athletes who worked so hard to have winning seasons. We look forward to celebrating them in our parade! Local lobstering legend Virginia Oliver, aka, The Lobster Lady, was chosen to be our 2020 Grand Marshal. Due to Covid-19 we were unable to hold that parade, but we are excited to welcome her to the 2022 Parade! Virginia recently celebrated her 102 birthday, and believe it or not, still goes out lobstering with her son. Virginia will be escorted by the Owls Head Transportation Museum.

The parade is a great place to show off the enthusiasm we have for our community. From Horch Roofing to Hannaford & Shaws, to Lincolnville Community Band, Taste of Maine Restaurant, Color Guards and the Special Olympics to name a few, the Maine Lobster Festival is honored to have their enthusiastic, fun and creative continued participation. Our local community makes this parade an exciting and entertaining family event celebrating our lobster industry.

We are also excited to have the Maine Cabin Masters return to the Parade again this year! Working alongside his sister, brother-in-law, and a trusted team of craftsman and local artists, Augusta native Chase Morrill renovates classic Maine vacation properties in a unique style. From century-old cottages buried deep in the woods, to lakeside retreats on pristine shores, these classic homes receive the revivals they have needed for decades. Head over to Mildred Merrill Park on the Festival grounds after the parade to meet the Masters!